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How AI fixed the James Webb Space Telescope's blurry vision
By Tereza Pultarova published
An ultra-high-resolution instrument on board NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope has been suffering from blurry vision. AI helped fix the problem.

Trump renominates billionaire Jared Isaacman for NASA chief in major reversal
By Mike Wall published
President Donald Trump has tapped billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to be NASA chief, five months after pulling his nomination for the same post.

Latvia will become 60th nation to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration
By Josh Dinner published
The list of nations signing the Artemis Accords is growing, continuing NASA's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
By Jordan Bretzfelder published
You may have heard about the extensive testing facilities for spacecraft and equipment, but how do scientists prepare for the human aspect of space exploration?

NASA is sinking its flagship science center during the government shutdown — and may be breaking the law in the process, critics say
By Josh Dinner last updated
"There is just a general acknowledgement that a lot of what is happening is illegal…"

What's happening on the International Space Station while the government is shut down?
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's astronauts living in space are still going to work during the government shutdown.

Meet Point Nemo, where the International Space Station will die in 2030
By Mike Wall published
The International Space Station just notched a major milestone, but its days are numbered: The ISS will crash to Earth over Point Nemo in the Pacific Ocean in late 2030.

New laser drill could help scientists explore ice-covered worlds like Jupiter's ocean moon Europa
By Samantha Mathewson published
Scientists have developed a laser-based ice drill concept that could enable deeper, low-power exploration of ice on moons and planets in our solar system.

SpaceX looking into 'simplified' Starship Artemis 3 mission to get astronauts to the moon faster
By Mike Wall published
On Oct. 30, SpaceX posted an update about its Starship moon-landing plans, which includes a reference to a possible "simplified mission architecture and concept of operations" for NASA's Artemis 3.
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